uncrown
Americanverb (used with object)
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to deprive or divest of a crown.
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to reduce from dignity or preeminence.
Etymology
Origin of uncrown
First recorded in 1250–1300, uncrown is from the Middle English word uncrounen. See un- 2, crown
Example Sentences
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So it is with all the holy things of God: if I dethrone them they will uncrown me.
From My Daily Meditation for the Circling Year by Jowett, John Henry
Yes, Jonathan went into the woods to uncrown himself! to empty himself for his friend!
From Sermons on Biblical Characters by Chappell, Clovis G.
I’ll be hanged if I uncrown such a noble monarch in that pot fashion!”
From Up the Forked River Or, Adventures in South America by Ellis, Edward Sylvester
Greedy of spoils, th' Italians strip the dead Of his rich armor, and uncrown his head.
From The Aeneid English by Virgil
"Then swear it," he said, "and your king uncrown."
From Satires of Circumstance, lyrics and reveries with miscellaneous pieces by Hardy, Thomas
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